lay out

Example Sentences

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Eastern time tonight, the president is expected to lay out his plan for ending the war within the next few weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Before Harvard reclaims my Ph.D., let me lay out the merits of annuities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The coroner's inquest - that would conclusively lay out the details of the officers' deaths - is also expected to be delayed indefinitely, according to national paper The Australian.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

But could you just lay out what’s in there?

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Why cain’t you jest lay out in some a-them woods around Cold Sassy a few days, or come out here?”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns